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[macraven]

rose, i just read back and gasped when i read the turmoil you are going thru with your daughter and doc appointment.

can you call the office and tell them you will take a cancellation if one comes up?

or can you have the person that does the scheduling to give you a better date. afterall, the office cancelled your august date, not you.


keep us updated.

 

[macraven]

You tutoring young pirates? The ARRRRG gave you away. What subject?

i'm guessing she was tutoring calculus.


ok, what do i win for my correct answer?

 

[macraven]

bubba, nice pics.
are doves really lovey dovey........

 

[goNDmay9]

good thinking! i have not signed anything yet (except for that - sign here saying you will buy today if we agree to X price garbage that they try to get you with) and my financing will be through usaa and not the dealer. i feel better.

i did not know you were a teacher macraven - teachers are awesome! i sub for my mom occasionally and i love it.

 

[macraven]

i think you are safe.

call the other place and see what they have and offer you.

do this for yourself.
go with the deal that suits you best. usually that means which one is more for the buck.

you posted before that you really didn't want to get into debt for a new car.
so, since you have now decided to get a car, buy the cheaper one if they are the same.


yea, teaching is kewl and sometimes when i post i misspell words to throw everyone off.........

 

[goNDmay9]

what grade / subjects do you teach?

 

[macraven]

high school.....it's fun!

have done grade school/middle school prior

 

[Fan2CSkr]

if you are looking for what to give a teacher in appreciation, give them a gift card.

resturant, book store, spa,theater production w/ dinner, etc.

those things are really appreciated.

too many times teachers can't afford the splurge on a nice dinner out, a theater production, or something just for themselves.

Yeah that does make perfect sense. I guess I better rethink the GC idea. The other classmom wants to just pick up an Amex GC and I just thought it was a cold gift. But I suppose it would be nice to buy whatever she likes. Thanks Mac!

 

[Fan2CSkr]

i'm guessing she was tutoring calculus.


ok, what do i win for my correct answer?

A little extra mummy dust!

 

[Fan2CSkr]

goNDmay9, I would say your uneasiness about the whole thing is something you should listen to for whatever reason. Like you said when all is said and done whats the worst case scenario, you are out $100.00 Dont make any important decisions until after vacation! After that haggle and get them down on the $! I actually have a close friend that is so good at that, we take him car shopping with us!

 

[keishashadow]

buying a new car has to be up near the top of the life's stressful things; i'm always afraid that when the salesperson goes to the back room to speak to the sales mgr. ; they're ROTF. DH isn't a negotiator, such a nice guy (think he finds it demeaning to haggle lol) why should he bother - has me; his personal pitbull to throw @ them. Last salesperson i faced down (harley dealer) made the comment I was the 1st person to get the mgr to lower his price...bet they tell that to all the chumps to make them feel better.

My vote is for gift cards or certificates too; figuring they can always regift them if they don't want them. Lately, i've been purchasing movie cards from Cinemark.

My youngest is in HS so i'm done w/PTA now; used to give the teachers $100 end of each school year (to use for whatever in their classroom or personal use if they so desired). Also supplied them w/keenex & pencils/paper. Amazing how many cases of kleenex a single classroom can blow thru.

good day all, off soon to hopefully put root canal to bed & get a temp cap...how will i eat on vacation without it? sometimes think i go for the food even drink non diet pop!

 

[tlinus]

Hey all - Did you miss me??!!??

Looks like there were a few people that need a while I was gone. Went to NYC with DH and got home yesterday afternoon (he will be home tomorrow night).

Interesting City that New York - we stayed in Lower Manhattan, in the Financial District. Monday was so miserable with all the rain....and it didn't make the city smell very nice

Tuesday I went to the Staten Island Ferry, Battery Park, Wall Street, Ground Zero and the South Street Seaport while DH was in training class. It was nice to get away for a few days, but nice to get home too, kwim?

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Thursday!!! Need to go read up on what I have missed!!

 

[yankeepenny]

welcome back tlinus!


missed you!!!

 

[damo]

You tutoring young pirates? The ARRRRG gave you away. What subject?

High school math. A lot of Calculus. Kids just think they can phone up at any time for a session. Got a final test tomorrow but haven't done any of the homework. ARRRRRRG (again).

 

[Fan2CSkr]

welcome back from the city that never sleeps. tlinus! You were missed! See any shows? Eat at any amazing restaurants? Bet the beans missed you like crazy and are happy to have you home!

damo, high school math! I am so not mathematically inclined. My husband and kids are though. I bet the kid'(s) that called you last minute are so VERY thankful you said yes! Did you ever teach?

keisha, hope the root canal finished up easily and you dont have to go back for a while! I decided I 'do' go for the food! (mostly anyway)

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-

Well....I called my DD's ped cardiologist office this morning. I spoke to the main scheduler that I have known for a few yrs. The main appt scheduler happen to be in today. Anyways, rescheduled my DD's appt for a weekday in late August- actually 2 days before school starts up again. I was going to wait for a Sat. in Sept to open up when they eventually get the Sept schedule, but just decided to schedule on a weekday, as the dr. is only there 2 days/week. This will hopefully work out and NO cancellations from the Dr.!
I did ask the scheduler nicely why Dr. changed the Sat in August to be off, and she said they have no control what Dr. wants to do with the schedule, as of personal days off the Dr. wants to take. Yes, it has been frustrating to schedule this appt., as I so wish DD's former Dr. would come back out of retirement. Wishful thinking on my part I just have to deal with this Dr's schedule every yr and schedule early I suppose. I guess what I heard today is alot of kids are on the waiting list to see this Dr. To me, it's just ridiculous a specialist would take all these personal days off when she knows she should put her patients first. Not saying Dr. should never take a vacation, but she should schedule her vacay way in advance without cancelling already established appts. Ok, I'm done talking about this


Fan2CSkr-I think you asked where I will be staying at Hershey?
We are staying at the Comfort Inn at the Park-in Hummelstown/Hershey.
Got really good rates for June, reservations done in March with AAA.
Looks like the rates there are almost twice as much in July and August than what I'm paying in June

tlinus- Glad you had a good time in NYC
Never been there. Hope to go someday, some year.

Bubba's mom or anyone else that can answer this question-
how much was the cost of food in the Hershey theme park itself? Just wondering what the prices are for the counter service- hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches,etc. Thanks in advance for any help on that, as the Hershey Park website doesn't show cost of the counter service food

Mac- Are you surviving the wind by you? Are you getting any of the rain yet? Hasn't rained by me yet, but I'm sure thats coming.

Have a good evening everyone

 

[damo]

welcome back from the city that never sleeps. tlinus! You were missed! See any shows? Eat at any amazing restaurants? Bet the beans missed you like crazy and are happy to have you home!

damo, high school math! I am so not mathematically inclined. My husband and kids are though. I bet the kid'(s) that called you last minute are so VERY thankful you said yes! Did you ever teach?

(mostly anyway)

I taught until the kids came along. After that I just tutored. Math never seems to change.

Kids are always grateful for tutoring. It doesn't often seem to make a huge difference though if they never do their homework.

 

[tlinus]

I taught until the kids came along. After that I just tutored. Math never seems to change.

Kids are always grateful for tutoring. It doesn't often seem to make a huge difference though if they never do their homework.

Ya wanna maybe move to PA for a little bit and give bean #1 some tips?? She has her Mommy's math block

Seriously - math is a very hard subject to teach/tutor you get the big old from me!!!!

 

[keishashadow]

lots of smart folk here...i have a hard time finishing a suduko​

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stoopid dentist, just put the posts in & filled it - just to see what happens, have to go back next week.

welcome back tlinus​

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[bubba's mom]

hope yer teeth feel better soon janet

i am also "math stupid" ....(that's why i cut hair for a living! )

rose....the CS @ Hersheypark ain't cheap! The pic i posted of DS' cheeseburger and soda was like $8 (NOT the combo that included fries!) DH & DM went to the Subway and got 6" hoagies w/ drink and chips and it was like $9 each! I wouldn't count on it being cheap.....of course they inflate to "themepark" price!

oh, and got teacher bucket o popcorn from Blockbuster w/ gift card and Bubba filled it w/ candy too ....thought that'd be "okay"....thanks for the suggestions y'all!

.....and Tracie....where's that TR from NYC???

......and mac......well, HIYA MAC!

......and June DISer's......WEEKS TO GO (not months!)